With some TLC you can have an incredible house at an incredible location. Sitting on the beautiful Polk Blvd where you can see the Art Center from your front lawn. This large, majestic house is waiting for someone to come make it their own. You will need to put some work in, and so the house is listed at over $100,000 below market value. Inside you will find beautiful woodwork, original wood floors, large windows and rooms. There are four bedrooms upstairs, and a bathroom on every level. Come see how you can make this dream your reality.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50312
- 520 Polk Boulevard
- MLS# 724821
- Date Listed08/22/2025
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths, 1 Three Quarter baths
- Lot Size 0.23 acres (10,080 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 1915
- Water Public
- Square Feet 2,176 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $160.85
Interior Features
- Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Heating See Remarks
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Tile
- Lot Size Acres 0.23
- Lot Size SQFT 10,080.00
- Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Directions
From Grand, go North on Polk Blvd to house on left
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $8,063
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
3.99 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.81 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.42 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
3.99 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
4.75 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.81 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
3.2 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
3.2 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.46 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.42 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12
3.2 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.46 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 40th Street | 3 | 2 | Oct 28, 2025 | $244,900 |
| 506 NE 58th Street | 4 | 3 | Dec 01, 2025 | $364,990 |
| 6015 Waterbury Circle | 4 | 2 | Oct 11, 2025 | $349,000 |
| 2201 Merle Hay Road | 3 | 2 | Oct 14, 2025 | $199,900 |
| 4801 Harwood Drive | 4 | 3 | Oct 15, 2025 | $650,000 |
| 4820 Grand Avenue | 4 | 3 | Oct 06, 2025 | $479,000 |
| 466 27TH Street | 4 | 3 | Nov 21, 2025 | $194,500 |
| 5823 CARPENTER Avenue | 3 | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 | $85,000 |
| 1128 27TH Street | 6 | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 | $39,900 |
| 6915 Colby Avenue | 3 | 2 | Nov 06, 2025 | $325,000 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,156 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 2,671 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $67,963 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $54,353 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 79 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
49/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
32/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
61/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 39/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 520 Polk Boulevard
Source: Realty.com
520 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a Single Family 2,176 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 35 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $350,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 35 photos of 520 Polk Boulevard.
Our records indicate that 520 Polk Boulevard was built in 1915.
The full address for this home is 520 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312.
520 Polk Boulevard has been listed on Realty.com since Fri August 22, 2025
Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 39/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 520 Polk Boulevard. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Merrill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Keller Williams Realty Gdm
(tel: 515-334-4900)
Listing agent:
Ryan Lynch
(tel: 515-724-3163)
(#34834)
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